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Lent and Holy Week 2016

Duke Chapel will observe the season of Lent Feb. 10 – March 24, a time when Christians are invited to examine the roots of their discipleship and to identify with Jesus’ journey to the cross. Alleluias and flowers are removed from the liturgy during Lent.

The Rev. Dr. Stephen Chapman, associate professor of Old Testament at Duke Divinity School, will teach a six-week study on the book of Lamentations beginning Sunday, Feb. 14. The class meets 9:45 – 10:45am in 0015 Westbrook, Duke Divinity School. The series is organized by the Congregation at Duke Chapel.

The Vespers Ensemble gives its spring concert, Miserere - Lenten Baroque Music, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Durham. The concert will present a collection of rarely-heard choral and orchestral compositions focusing on the contemplative nature of Lent.

During Holy Week, March 20-27, the Chapel will hold these worship services: